6.8.1 Troubleshooting the Gas Valve

MAIN GAS SUPPLY

VALVE VERIFIED TO BE

OPEN AND EQUIPMENT GAS

VALVE IN ON POSITION.

Is there 24VAC

on gas valve main coil (PV No terminal)?

Yes

What gas is the unit configured for?

NOTE: All voltage measurements must be made within 4 seconds of unit calling for heat. If unit does not fire within 4 seconds, ignition modules will lock out and controller must be turned off then back on to reset.

Problem is with

24VAC circuit. Refer to

Troubleshooting the

24VAC Circuit.

Natual Gas

LP (Propane)

Gas

 

Is incoming

 

Problem is with gas

 

Is incoming

gas pressure 6-14"

No

No

gas pressure 11-14"

W.C. (1.49-3.49

 

supply to fryer.

 

W.C. (2.74-3.49

kPa)?

 

 

 

kPa)?

Yes

 

 

 

Yes

Is burner manifold

 

Adjust pressure to

 

Is burner manifold

No

specification. If gas valve

No

gas pressure 3.5" W.C.

gas pressure 8.25" W.C.

 

will not adjust, replace gas

 

(0.8 kPa)?

 

 

(2.5 kPa)?

 

valve.

 

 

 

 

 

Yes

 

 

 

Yes

Is gas valve vent tube

Yes

Clear obstruction.

Yes

Is gas Valve vent tube

obstructed?

 

 

obstructed?

 

 

 

No

 

 

 

No

 

 

Problem is not with

 

 

 

 

gas valve.

 

 

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Frymaster FBR18 Series manual Troubleshooting the Gas Valve

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